economy
January 19, 2026
Gold and silver surge to fresh highs as investors digest Trump's push for Greenland and flock to safer assets
U.S. gold and silver futures peaked on Monday as investors flock to safe-haven assets.
TL;DR
- Gold and silver prices have hit new record highs.
- Investors are flocking to safe-haven assets due to geopolitical and economic uncertainty.
- U.S. gold futures and spot gold saw significant increases.
- U.S. silver futures and spot prices also advanced to record levels.
- Geopolitical events cited include U.S. tariffs on European goods and conflicts in Venezuela, Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza.
- European markets and luxury goods stocks fell in response to potential tariffs.
- A Justice Department investigation into the Federal Reserve Chair may be impacting markets.
- Copper prices also gained, driven by demand for energy and data center infrastructure.
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